Common name

Sierra Negra

Scientific name

Agave americana

Description

Sierra Negra spreads into a massive rosette that can reach around six to ten feet wide. Each leaf armed with teeth and a sharp tip.

Size

4.5-7 ft (1.37-2.13 m)

States

Oaxaca

Geo region

Valles Centrales (Tlacolula), Oaxaca

Terrain

Arid to semi arid scrub and open woodland plus disturbed ground; commonly on rocky slopes and sandy sites; frequently cultivated

Mezcal use

Wild mezcal agave in some regions

Producers